local dirt Upcoming gardening events Urban retreats garden tour
Sat. June 20, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., rain or shine. Go on a self-guided tour of beautiful Fort Richmond gardens in support of St. Matthew's Maryland Commu- nity Ministry. Tickets $15, available at McNally Robinson Booksellers, Jensen Nursery & Garden Centre, or by call- ing the Community Ministry at (204) 774-3957.
Gardening workshops at Assiniboine Park Conservatory
Stunning containers for shade Tues., June 2, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fee: $50 + GST (materials included) Creating that special summer planting takes more than a great eye. The Assini- boine Park Conservatory creates stellar container gardens. Learn how and take one home with you as well.
Veggie hanging baskets Thurs., June 4, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fee: $55 + GST (materials included) This hands-on workshop teaches both the beginner and seasoned gardener the best choices for growing veggies in a confined space. All the latest tips and techniques along with our best advice to keep you munching on produce all summer long. To find out more about programs, classes and workshops offered at the Assiniboine Park and Zoo visit assini-
boinepark.ca/programs or phone (204) 927-6070.
Monthly themed tours at Prairie Originals
Butterfly gardening Thurs., June 25, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. The life cycles of butterflies are deeply connected to native plants. While adult butterflies can consume nectar from many introduced flower species; the food sources for their caterpillars are limited to primarily native plants. Learn about Manitoba butterflies, the nectar plants and host plants they need, how to attract them to your garden and what you can do to help them survive in summer and winter. Location 27 Bunns Road, East Selkirk. Tours run rain or shine, so arrive dressed for the weather! For more infor- mation call (204) 785-9799 or e-mail
kelly@prairieoriginals.com.
localgardener.net
Gardens Manitoba membership has its privileges Gardens Manitoba is a volunteer orga- nization that fundraises in the commu- nity and partners with individuals and organizations to promote horticul- tural interests, education and activities. Members receive free admission to scheduled gardening workshops, special
members-only workshops, discounts at Gardening Saturday, the Mother's Day Plant Sale, Fall Sale and at various merchants. Best of all you will meet people who share your interest in plants and gardening. A one year membership only costs $20, what are you waiting for! Contact them online at gardens-
manitoba.com or at (204) 895-4650.
Are You Ready for Spring? A
re you a spring savvy gardener or do you need a little refresher? Test your knowledge by answering true or false to the following questions. Check your answers online at
localgardener.net.
1. Slugs are attracted to copper. 2. A herbaceous border is made up of annuals, perennials and shrubs. 3. Roses don’t like wet feet. 4. Ants like aphids. 5. Chipmunks and squirrels love to eat your tulip and daffodil bulbs.
6. The first thing to do when the snow melts is to wake up your lawn with a good raking.
7. If your bulbs don’t come up, you probably planted them upside down.
8. For bigger peony blooms, pile topsoil on the emerging sprouts early in the spring.
9. When planting potatoes, line the trenches with papery onion and garlic skins to ward off potato bugs.
10. Leave tulip foliage in place until it turns yellow.
How does your garden grow?
Reimer Soils 204.237.6668
LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES
200 Warman Rd East (off Lagimodiere Blvd)
www.reimersoils.ca
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